Quality Inspector, Receiving
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed incoming inspection of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, harnesses, flight hardware, and other production material
- Verify hardware against drawings, purchase requirements (QC), specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements
- Perform dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, heigh gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
- Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, inspection reports, and FAIR documentation
- Record inspection results and maintain hardware traceability within ERP, MES, and QMS
- Identify, document, and initiate nonconformance records for discrepant hardware
- Work directly with Supply Chain, Production, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to quickly disposition inspection issues
- Support containment activities and supplier escape investigations
- Help identify opportunities to simply inspection plans and improve receiving inspection throughput
- Support in-process and final inspection activities as production priorities require
Qualifications
- 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, precision machining, automotive, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals
- Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and techniques
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results
- Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and ITAR compliance requirements
- Ability to independently make sound inspection decisions in a fast-paced production environment
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $45 + equity in the company
- Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
- If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
- Export Compliance
- As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
- The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
- Equal Opportunity
- K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Nice to Have
- Aerospace receiving inspection experience
- Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
- Ability to review drawings and identify improper callouts/datum structures, according to ASME Y14.5
- Experience with receiving and inventory transactions in an ERP system
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
Additional Requirements
- Compensation and Benefits:
- If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
About K2 Space
Building high-power, mass-produced satellite platforms.
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